Shamsah Amersi, MD

The practice operates as a concierge private practice and does not accept insurance for its services. Patients pay directly for their care. Dr. Amersi designed this model to allow her to provide deeply personalized, unhurried care without the constraints of insurance-driven medicine.

Yes, Dr. Amersi offers telehealth appointments for patients across California through a HIPAA-compliant video platform. Patients can request telehealth visits by contacting the office directly. In-person appointments are available for scheduling through the online booking tool.

Dr. Amersi treats a wide range of hormonal conditions, including perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, adrenal fatigue, insulin resistance, thyroid-related concerns, low libido, PMS and PMDD, and hair loss. She uses advanced biomarker testing to identify the root causes of hormonal imbalance. Treatment plans draw on bioidentical hormone therapy, compounded hormones, supplements, and lifestyle protocols tailored to each patient.

Yes, the practice specializes in GLP-1 microdosing protocols using lower doses of semaglutide and tirzepatide. Dr. Amersi uses these protocols for weight loss, PCOS management, insulin resistance, metabolic health, and longevity support. The lower-dose approach helps minimize side effects while still delivering meaningful metabolic results.

The MonaLisa Touch is a vaginal laser system Dr. Amersi uses to treat vaginal atrophy, dryness, urogenital atrophy, and related conditions linked to hormonal changes. It works through minimally invasive laser therapy that restores normal vaginal tissue function. Women experiencing symptoms after menopause or hormonal shifts are often good candidates for this treatment.

Yes, Dr. Amersi provides full obstetric care including routine pregnancy management, noninvasive prenatal testing, infertility evaluation, and high-risk obstetrics. She holds hospital privileges at Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. Over her career she has delivered more than 13,000 babies.

Yes, Dr. Amersi sees patients from adolescence through menopause and beyond. She takes an integrative approach to adolescent gynecology, helping young women understand puberty, sexual health, and gynecological care. She addresses conditions like irregular periods, PCOS, and hormonal concerns in teenage patients.

The longevity medicine program maps metabolic, hormonal, vascular, inflammatory, and cognitive biomarkers to build a detailed picture of each patient's health trajectory. Dr. Amersi then creates proactive intervention plans that may include hormone optimization, GLP-1 microdosing, NAD+ protocols, creatine, and personalized strength training guidance. The goal is to extend healthspan, not just lifespan.

Yes, the practice collaborates with Janine Higbie, MS, CNS, CDN, a licensed dietitian nutritionist who specializes in women's health, hormones, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, prenatal and postnatal nutrition, and menopause. Nutrition is one component of Dr. Amersi's integrative treatment approach.

Prospective patients can book in-person appointments online through the practice website. For telehealth or other inquiries, the office asks patients to reach out by email or phone directly. The practice serves women throughout the Greater Los Angeles area from its Santa Monica location.